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Estadio El Caldero
Spectators: 8457 (Terracing: 6344, Seating: 1944, VIP seats: 169) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Iván Mesia kicked off to start the match. In the 8th minute Iván Mesia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fausto Sotres saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Maxín Aedo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Urrutia Chavarria in the 9th minute. Urrutia Chavarria's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 12thth minute, Maxín Aedo skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 14th minute the ball was on its way in behind The Little Tree's goalkeeper Maxín Aedo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With his leg Maxín Aedo managed to avoid a goal in the 15thth minute, when Siete de Octubre's Urrutia Chavarria fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Fausto Sotres made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zornin Baños in the 16th minute of play. After having played for 17 minutes, Urrutia Chavarria managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Siete de Octubre's supporters crossed their fingers, but Urrutia Chavarria was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of The Little Tree booed when Siete de Octubre was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luciano Sella didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 20 played minutes, The Little Tree's Zornin Baños shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Fausto Sotres came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in The Little Tree reached it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Urrutia Chavarria in the 21st minute of play forced The Little Tree's goalkeeper Maxín Aedo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 22 minutes, Luciano Sella mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Siete de Octubre and the The Little Tree players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Siete de Octubre getting a freekick after 22 minutes play. Luciano Sella hit a great ball. Fausto Sotres showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from André Valente in the 24th minute of the match. In the 31st minute, Hugon Bronkala hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Maxín Aedo was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 32nd minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Urrutia Chavarria. Urrutia Chavarrias short, quick shot in the 35thth minute got Maxín Aedo to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. When The Little Tree's André Valente in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Siete de Octubre's goalie prevented a goal. Zornin Baños scored 0-2 in the 43rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Fausto Sotres, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After the first half The Little Tree were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The wind increased when Urrutia Chavarria made the kick off in the second half. In the 53rdth minute of the game André Valente who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Siete de Octubre's Fausto Sotres was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Gustavo Abaurre managed to get in a good position for a shot. Siete de Octubre's supporters rose to their feet, but Gustavo Abaurre was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Maxín Aedo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 66 minutes into the match, The Little Tree's goal looked a bit too open when Urrutia Chavarria came free, but Maxín Aedo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Siete de Octubre's Fausto Sotres got control of the ball when Zornin Baños tried to sneak it across the goal line. Urrutia Chavarria's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Maxín Aedo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 68th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Urrutia Chavarria in the 74th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Maxín Aedo prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gustavo Abaurre's late challenge caught a The Little Tree's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gustavo Abaurre helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of The Little Tree booed when Siete de Octubre was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gustavo Abaurre didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Little Tree's Bacary Pupier was substituted for Iván Mesia. Fausto Sotres made an important save on a dangerous shot by André Valente in the 86th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Urrutia Chavarria managed to get in a good position for a shot. Siete de Octubre's supporters rose to their feet, but Urrutia Chavarria was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Maxín Aedo breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Fausto Sotres made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zornin Baños in the 92nd minute. Zornin Baños could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 92nd minute of the match, but Fausto Sotres made a huge save.